Getting here
54.01709, -1.98263
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — dragonfly and damselfly activity peaks along water edges
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — dragonfly and damselfly activity peaks along water edges
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Red Grouse (scotica), Meadow Pipit, Black-headed Gull +69 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Red Grouse (scotica), Meadow Pipit, Black-headed Gull +69 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Painted Lady, Red Admiral, Small Copper +14 more · last seen 2024; Insects — Painted Lady, Red Admiral, Small Copper +14 more · last seen 2024
Seasonal nature
Moderate match
Plants — Fountain Apple-moss · last seen 2023; Plants — Fountain Apple-moss · last seen 2023
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Dales WayWalking route129 km
Dales High WayWalking route145 km
Runs from Saltaire (West Yorkshire) to Appleby-in-Westmorland (Cumbria) roughly following route of Settle and Carlisle railway
Lady Anne's WayWalking route160 km
The route was inspired by the indomitable Lady Anne Clifford, who owned vast estates in the old county of Westmorland during the seventeenth century. The route is in the area she traveled and highlights a several castles she renovated.
🚴Cycling
17 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Yorkshire Dales CyclewayCycling route
Way of the Roses Cycle RouteCycling route
NCN Cycle Route 688Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route569 m
Main RouteCycling route379 m
Main RouteCycling route2.6 km
Wildlife to spot
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